Development and Effects of Cognitive Behavior-Based Healing Programs Using Mobile Apps

Gender differences in dry eye disease symptoms associated with psychological health indicators among adults using mobile mental health apps

PURPOSE

We aimed to investigate the association between dry eye disease (DED) symptoms and mental health among Korean adults in the community.

METHODS

A cross-sectional study analyzed the data of 152 participants using mobile-phone applications for recording mental health. We defined individuals with DED symptoms as those who experienced a sense of irritation or dryness of the eye (either constantly or often). Mental health (perceived stress, depression, and anxiety) was assessed using the Perceived Stress Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and General Anxiety Disorder-7, in this order. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to examine the association between DED symptoms and mental health. We also adjusted for possible covariates. We investigated sex differences in mental health status in relation to DED.

RESULTS

We found that 41.4% of the participants (48.4% female and 30.5% male) showed DED symptoms, and its prevalence was higher in female than in male. The average perceived stress and anxiety symptoms in the female with DED (24.69±4.73 and 6.56±5.09, respectively) were significantly higher than those without DED (21.38±4.68 and 4.54±4.03) (p = 0.020 and 0.038, respectively). Even after adjusting for possible covariates, female who had DED showed higher risks of perceived stress (OR = 1.28), depression (OR = 2.64), and anxiety (OR = 5.81).

CONCLUSIONS

Clinicians and nurses should therefore be aware of the possibility of mental health problems among female with DED.

Evaluation of software for mental health promotion of undergraduate nursing students in the early years of college

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate mental health promotion software for students in the early years of undergraduate nursing course.

METHOD

Descriptive study developed with 41 undergraduates from a private higher education institution in an inland city of the state of São Paulo, approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Data collection was carried out remotely from April to October 2021, using a sociodemographic characterization questionnaire and student assessment of the software. The results were analyzed by descriptive statistics.

RESULTS

Most respondents rated the tool and the clarity of its content as excellent. The modules considered most relevant were those related to solving problems with future implications. The students considered the advice very applicable to everyday life and a good correspondence between problem situations and real life.

CONCLUSION

This type of intervention is configured as one more option in the list of strategies to promote nursing students' mental health, although it does not replace face-to-face care.

Avaliação de um software de promoção da saúde mental para graduandos de enfermagem dos anos iniciais

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar um software de promoção da saúde mental destinado a estudantes dos anos iniciais da graduação em enfermagem. Método: Estudo descritivo desenvolvido com 41 graduandos de uma instituição privada de ensino superior do interior do estado de São Paulo, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. A coleta de dados foi realizada de forma remota de abril a outubro de 2021, usando um questionário de caracterização sociodemográfica e avaliação dos estudantes acerca do programa. Os resultados foram analisados por estatística descritiva. Resultados: A maioria dos participantes classificou a ferramenta e a clareza de seu conteúdo como excelentes. Os módulos considerados mais relevantes foram aqueles relacionados à resolução de problemas com implicações futuras. Os estudantes consideraram os aconselhamentos muito aplicáveis ao cotidiano e uma boa correspondência das situações-problema com a vida real. Conclusão Essa modalidade de intervenção configura-se como mais uma opção no rol de estratégias de promoção da saúde mental de graduandos de enfermagem, ainda que não substitua o cuidado face-a-face.